…about emotional abuse. You mentioned that it was the worst part of your life in that home. So true. It's so hard to describe the emotional abuse--but it's day to day and it's suffocating. I think emotional abuse becomes the abuser's strategy for keeping their victims sick and broken. That way, the physical and sexual abuse remain a secret. If we remain weak, we don't fight back.
But you are right--it really hurts. And it can do so much damage.
I'm sorry about the sexual abuse that you went through with your father and by the priest. You deserved a wonderful childhood, free of all of that. I'm glad that, as an adult, you recognize the abuse for what it was. You seem to have a very healthy perspective and such kindness for fellow survivors.
Peace and happiness to you! 
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